[The Slave Trade Camp]

  Ameer, Lin Yue, and the System arrived at the outskirts of a dark, forsaken camp, hidden away behind a thick veil of trees. The stench of sweat, fear, and corruption filled the air. This was no ordinary place. It was a slave trade camp, the very heart of human misery, and it had been hiding under the radar for far too long.

  Ameer's eyes narrowed as he scanned the area, his keen senses picking up on every shadow and every movement. His heart, however, was pounding for a different reason. He could feel the prickling sensation in the air, the same sensation he had once felt when his emotions threatened to consume him. He was getting closer to the truth, closer to Hua Mina, and he could almost taste the danger that lingered.

  System (calmly): "Ameer, calm down. Don't get ahead of yourself. We need to plan our attack." ??

  Ameer: "Plan? PLAN?!" ?? "I'm not here for a plan. I'm here to end this. Once and for all!"

  [Ameer's Shock: The Fox Kin]

  As they entered the camp, Ameer's gaze swept over the rows of cages where children were locked away like cattle. His heart twisted at the sight of their small, trembling forms—their innocence shattered by the cruelty of the world.

  But as his eyes scanned further, something even more horrifying met his gaze. Fox kin, like him, were among the children in the cages. They looked different, their forms a strange mix of humanoid and fox-like characteristics. Their small ears twitched, and fluffy tails were visible, but their eyes—those innocent eyes—were full of fear.

  Ameer's heart skipped a beat as he saw the small fox kin, huddled together, shivering in terror. He saw small hands, tiny bodies, and the same fox ears and tails that he had once been proud of.

  Ameer: "No... this can't be real... My kin, my children... THIS. CANNOT. BE." ????

  The sight sent a shockwave through his body. His chest tightened as he recognized their features, the markings that only his kin had.

  He could feel rage bubbling in his chest like molten lava. Every fiber of his being screamed for revenge.

  Then, through the chaos, he heard a familiar voice—a voice that sent a chill down his spine.

  Hua Mina: "Mister! Mister! HELP ME!" ??

  Ameer's eyes went wide, his body stiffening at the sound of her scream. There she was, standing near the cages, looking at him with pleading eyes as her small form trembled with fear.

  [The Moment of Rage]

  That was it. The dam broke. The black fire in Ameer's heart ignited, setting his entire body ablaze. Black flames erupted from him in a terrifying explosion, swirling around his body, leaving behind an aura of pure destruction.

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  Ameer (shouting): "HOW DARE YOU! HOW DARE YOU TOUCH MY KIN! HOW DARE YOU TOUCH HER! I WILL BURN THIS PLACE TO THE GROUND!" ??????

  The black fire surrounded him like an infernal storm, rising higher and higher as his rage consumed him. It wasn't just his power; it was his very soul—the fire that burned with every drop of anger he had ever felt. It surged from deep within him, black and terrifying, and the very ground beneath him began to crack under its weight.

  System (in a trembling voice): "Ameer...! What is this... What is that black fire?!" ??

  Ameer: "Don't even try to stop me! I WILL burn them ALL! I WILL TURN THEM TO ASH!" ??????

  His fury was beyond control. The camp began to quake as the black fire spread from his body, sending waves of heat and destruction in every direction. The slavers who were once confident in their superiority began to panic, realizing that they had no way of containing this unstoppable force.

  The air grew thick with tension, and the slavers scrambled to organize themselves, but it was too late.

  Ameer (through gritted teeth): "I won't stop. I WILL. NOT. STOP." ????

  [Lin Yue's Plea and Shock]

  Lin Yue, witnessing the terrifying eruption of Ameer's power, ran forward, her face pale with concern.

  Lin Yue: "Master! Please! Calm down!" ?? "This is not the way. We can save them—please don't destroy everything!"

  But Ameer barely heard her words. The black fire continued to rage around him, consuming everything in its path.

  Lin Yue (pleading): "Ameer, stop! These children... they need our help. Don't let your anger consume you!" ??

  Her voice seemed to break through the haze of rage in Ameer's mind, but only for a moment. His eyes flickered toward her, the black flames still swirling around him.

  Ameer: "I'm not doing this for revenge. I'm doing this for them. For all of us!" ??

  The slavers attempted to defend themselves, but with each passing moment, their weapons were rendered useless by the overwhelming power of Ameer's rage. Walls crumbled, structures burned, and soon, the entire camp was engulfed in the infernal fire.

  [Hua Mina's Plea for Mercy]

  Through the smoke and chaos, Ameer heard Hua Mina's voice again, crying out in desperation.

  Hua Mina: "Mister, please! STOP! Don't hurt them! I don't want to see you hurt anyone!" ??

  Ameer paused, his rage simmering for just a moment. He turned to look at the little girl, tears streaming down her face.

  Ameer: "You don't understand! I will never let them hurt you again. I will burn them ALL until there's nothing left!" ????

  But Hua Mina's voice was a soft, tremulous whisper.

  Hua Mina: "Please, Mister... don't become like them. Don't hurt people." ??

  Ameer's heart clenched. The black fire dimmed for just a fraction of a second as her words began to penetrate the chaos in his mind. The raging inferno around him paused, and he realized, with startling clarity, that he wasn't just fighting for revenge anymore. He was fighting for something more.

  [System's Commentary]

  System (with a sarcastic tone): "Oh, look at that. It seems like someone has a conscience after all." ??

  Ameer (growling): "Shut it, System!" ??

  [The Resolution]

  Ameer took a deep breath, fighting to regain control. He slowly, carefully, let the black fire recede back into his body, but the fury in his eyes remained.

  Ameer (softly, to Hua Mina): "I promise... I will save them. But I'll do it my way." ??

  With one last look of resolve, Ameer turned to face the remaining slavers, his eyes now a cold, unforgiving storm.

  Epilogue: A Path of Redemption and Vengeance

  As the smoke began to clear, Ameer stood tall among the ashes. His heart was still burning with the need for justice, but something else stirred within him. There was still a long road ahead, a road that would require more than just rage. But for now, the first step had been taken.

  And with that first step, the Demon Fox Emperor had returned.

  End of Chapter 20 ??